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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2014
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak S-1 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very close but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S-1 was revealed 2 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S-1 grades against the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Sony NEX-5N

 S-1 NEX-5N 
AnnouncedJune 2014October 2011Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Kodak S-1

 NEX-5N S-1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-5N

 S-1 NEX-5N 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 offers external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Kodak S-1 versus Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S-1 and the NEX-5N.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and NEX-5N is 88 and 89 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S-1 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more recent S-1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Street photography advice
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect autofocus
58
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography details
65
great battery pack (410 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
good battery (460 shots)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography factors
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Kodak S-1 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Sony NEX-5N
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-06-24 2011-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4640 x 3480 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 grams (0.64 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 410 photos 460 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $550